Monthly Archives: December, 0

Bhutan won two gold, one silver and two bronze medals on the first day of the 50th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports championship underway in the capital. The mega international event began, yesterday.

The sudden rise in the water level of Punatshangchhu has adversely affected sand extraction works in Wangdue Phodrang. The sand supply has reduced by almost half.

In the days of yore, when Bhutan was in isolation, once a while, soulful songs would cut through the ubiquitous cries of birds, bees, and wild animals.

Ministry of Education launched Indo-Bhutan e-Library Project at Motithang Higher Secondary School in Thimphu, today. The digital library will have study materials, newspapers and journals in the form of text, video, and audio images.

The Ministry of Information and Communications will take another year to establish Bhutan Media Council even though the charter has been drafted over a year ago.

When a job vacancy is advertised, a medical certificate is usually one of the criteria. A medical certificate is a document confirming the state of someone's health, signed by a medical doctor.

Yonphula Domestic Airport in Trashigang will not be ready for flight operations in October as scheduled. The airport has been undergoing renovation.

The economic development and population growth is putting pressure on the land, states Bhutan State of the Environment Report, 2016. It says the pressure is further compounded by steep topography and mountainous terrain.

Tour of the Dragon was tough and challenging, this year. The widening of the East-West Highway and late monsoon made the 268-kilometre race gruelling.

Close to 50 people underwent cataract surgery in Punakha Hospital. The weeklong eye camp, which began five days ago, has already treated about 700 patients. People from Gasa, Wangdue Phodrang and other neighbouring dzongkhags had also come to avail the service.